Richmond Scholars Program

Richmond Scholars receive the University’s most prestigious academic merit award, equal to full tuition plus food and housing. Scholars are defined by academic achievement, engaged leadership, strong sense of purpose, and investment in a diverse and inclusive campus community.

The goals of the Richmond Scholars program are to bring engaged, high-achieving students to campus and to retain those students through strong mentorship and programming. The program values learning as part of a small, multi-disciplinary community and aims to assist future leaders as they begin to define and polish their personal and professional goals.

Richmond Scholar Finalist Notifications

Richmond Scholar finalists for the Class of 2030 have been notified; please check your status in your Spider Portal.

Events

Mar 23

Theresa Runstedtler Speaker

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Apr 20

Richmond Scholar End of Year Celebration 2026

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Feature Stories

University of Richmond Video Game Orchestra

UR Now: Student Experience

University of Richmond junior creates music that tells a hero’s tale

Adam Kasti fulfills a long-held dream by conducting an orchestra that performs iconic video game soundtracks.

Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Expand their Studies and Gain Hands-On Experience

Scholars create libraries for students, explore their artistic passions, create diverse digital platforms, develop and album and study dance in New York City.

UR Now: Student Experience

Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company

UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.